ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
● Kasvu Open –sparring competition for growing companies to support entrepreneurial growth http://www.kasvuopen.fi
● Parempi Johtaa Hyvin – Central Finland’s common project for better leadership, competitiveness and working life http://www.parempijohtaahyvin.fi/
● Cyber Inka program aims to create an internationally appealing cyber security cluster in the Jyväskylä urban region. The objective is for Jyväskylä to gain a reputation
at both the national and international level as a city of cyber security expertise and forerunner in the branch. http://www.jykes.fi/en/cyber-security
● Resource Wisdom project to develop a calculation and operating model for regional resource efficiency, which can be applied and replicated in other Finnish cities. The purpose of the project is to promote wiser use of resources and reduce environmental harm, in cooperation with local residents, companies and organizations. http://www.sitra.fi/en/ecology/resource-wisdom

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
● Pohjois-Savo is the fifth largest region in Finland. It has approximately 248,000 inhabitants, which represents 5% of the total population of Finland. Sixty-nine
percent of the workforce is employed in the service sector, 23 percent in industry and construction and 8 percent in agriculture
and forestry.
● In terms of the service industries, tourism and information technology are the two areas that are showing the most significant growth. The region’s main tourist attractions
include the varied natural settings (including many bodies of water) and the excellent opportunities for various recreational activities. Information technology is growing
in the fields of wellness and health care.
● In Pohjois-Savo, industrial production units often utilize the region’s major forest resources, which offer the prospect of increasing wood processing considerably.
● Most of the companies in the region are small and medium-sized enterprises. The number of high-tech companies is growing. Approximately one quarter of industrial products are exported.
● Educational services in the region are diversified and boast a high academic level. Besides the University of Kuopio, the region has a polytechnic institution in which the
following fields are represented: technology, administration and commerce, culture, health care and social welfare.

ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS AND ADVANTAGES
● Strategic location between Helsinki and St. Petersburg, linked by highway E18 and the railway, both belonging to the TEN-T transport network of EU
● Strong tradition and competence in main business areas
● Competent labor force

TRANSPORTATION
● Maritime: HaminaKotka is the biggest universal, export, container and transit port in Finland, with regular connections to all major European seaports. The Port of HaminaKotka serves all types of cargo.
● Train: Direct train connection to Helsinki (1,5 hrs by train) and to St. Petersburg (1,5 hrs by train) from Kouvola
● Highways: E18

ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS AND ADVANTAGES
● Average age: 38, rest of Finland 41 years
● There are approx. 40 000 students in higher education and upper secondary education together in North Ostrobothnia and approx. 5000 in Kainuu.

ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS AND ADVANTAGES
● The biggest energy cluster in the Nordic countries
● Tight cooperation between leading companies and their subcontractors and between companies and educational establishments

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
● Ostrobothnia has in the last few decades grown to become Finland’s industrial heart.
● The region on the Finnish west coast has always been export-oriented, but the relative importance has grown since the local industry has skilfully maneuvered through the financial downturn that has plagued Europe since the acute financial crisis in 2008.

● Ostrobothnia possesses a remarkable amount of trust capital even by Nordic standards, and this has contributed to the formation of many clusters of international
importance in the region.
● The government of Finland has given Vaasa, the capital of Ostrobothnia, the task to lead the development of sustainable energy solutions throughout the country. The mission contains an explicitly global aspect – we need to create solutions that work throughout the world. Read more: http://www.coastline.fi

ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS AND ADVANTAGES
● Close to the Helsinki Metropolitan area
● Several business districts, successful activities and the best global companies
● Modern infrastructure, excellent logistic and good traffic connections
● High education and well-educated employees
● In Hyvinkää it is possible to attend primary school in English
● A wide range of cultural, sports and other leisuretime activities are within everyone’s reach
● Secure, attractive living areas and unpolluted nature

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
● Häme is one of the nine historical regions in Finland. The province of Häme is centrally located amid the largest city centres of Finland. The positive aspects of city life are combined with unique scenery. The region values good housing, education, entrepreneurship and a versatile cultural life.
● Thanks to its location, Häme is easily accessible – you can get there from Helsinki and Helsinki-Vantaa airport in less than an hour by both car and train.
● The region consists of a network of small and medium-sized towns and communities and the services they offer. The oldest inland settlements in Finland are found in Häme. Lively events and dynamic citizen activity are an integral part of the culture in Häme. The region also has a long tradition of textile and glass design
● The countryside in Häme has remained strong and viable, and offers an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with Finnish nature. The landscape is varied in topography, featuring a multitude of different types of forests, lakes, marshland and ridges.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
● The city of Lahti represents the geographical and functional centre of the region of Päijät-Häme. It is situated 100 km north of the Finnish capital Helsinki. Today Lahti can be reached from the Helsinki City Centre by train or international airport Helsinki-Vantaa by bus in just 60 minutes.
● The landscape in the region is dominated by green forests and unspoiled pure lakes enriched by undulating forms of the Salpausselkä ridge. The region of Päijät-Häme can be called the heart of Finland, as the life in the post ice age period started from the surroundings of Lake Päijänne in the rural area of Asikkala.
● Eleven municipalities belong to the region of Päijät-Häme: the cities of Lahti, Heinola and Orimattila, and the municipalities of Hollola,
Sysmä, Asikkala, Hämeenkoski, Hartola, Nastola, Kärkölä and Padasjoki. Today the region of Päijät-Häme offers a balanced mixture of original Finnish traditions and a modern way of life.
● Surrounded by a charming scenery about 200,000 people live here, half of them in the regional centre of Lahti. A fifth of the Päijät-Häme regions 6,295 km2 is covered by lakes. The third largest lake of Finland, Lake Päijänne, dominates the region with its natural beauty. Apart from its significance for the touristic development of Päijät-Häme, it is also an important drinking water reservoir for the whole Southern Finland.

ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS AND ADVANTAGES
● Second largest economic area in Finland
● Versatile production scheme and highly skilled labour
● Strong links to Stockholm business area
● Finland’s strongest bio cluster
● Turku is a major hub for Finnish movie industry

FACTS
● Fastest growing region in Finland
● Population 500 000
● 2nd largest airport in the country
● 2/3 of Finns live within 1,5h drive from Tampere
● Main education hubs: University of Tampere, Tampere University of Technology, Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK)
● Main tourist attractions: Sara Hildén Art Museum is a permanent home of a collection of modern art, Näsijärvi lakeside, amusement park Särkänniemi and Näsinneula Tower.
● Tampere is the Theatre Capital of Finland with a great variety of theatre performances available throughout the year.
● International Hiphop festival Blockfest is held in August in Tampere city center.

TRANSPORTATION
●● Flights: Direct flights from Helsinki, Stockholm , London/Stansted, as well as
Budapest. Depending on season direct flights also from Frankfurt/Hahn and Bremen, Milan/Bergamo, Alicante and Malaga Barcelona/Girona.

ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS AND ADVANTAGES
● Close proximity to the Helsinki Metropolitan area
● Secure and attractive living areas, high living standard
● Bilingual, well-educated employees
● Excellent possibilities for business activities and leisure and recreational activities
● The region has a long and profound historical and also industrial character.
● Lots of activities and individual possibilities in beautiful environment, clean nature and even nice Cittaslow like towns and villages.
● South Coast of Finland with beautiful archipelago, nice small and old villages, slow food facilities, uninhabited clean nature all over
● Easy to access by all means of transportation
● Great logistical possibilities, southernmost port of Finland, especially for cargo units and bulk materials

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
● Åland is a autonomous, demilitarised part of Finland. We have our own regional parliament who makes decisions on healthcare, education, infrastructure, police, postal services, radio (tv) and fine arts.
● Åland has experienced a healthy immigration during the past 20 years. Åland has 59 languagues spoken on Åland and currently one-third of the population was born elsewhere.
● Sottunga is one of Åland’s 16 counties. It has only 104 inhabitants which makes it the smallest county in Finland.